Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a medical term used to describe a collection of gut symptoms. Symptoms can vary in severity from one person to another, and it may be constipation or diarrhoea dominant, or a combination of both.
Losing weight does not have to involve an extreme overhaul of every element of your current lifestyle. In fact, making gradual and manageable changes has been found to be much more effective for sustaining weight loss in the long run. Try out these five easy swaps to get you started on your weight loss journey!
For optimal health, you should aim to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day (around 1.5 to 2 litres), however sometimes it can be tricky to hit this goal. Our Dietitian Hollie Corrigan is here to provide some helpful tips for how to boost hydration and get an optimal level of water intake day to day.
Ramadan is a holy time for Muslims around the world during which fasting from sunrise to sunset is a requirement for most (but not all) Muslims. In this blog post, Spectrum Health dietitian, Michaela Carrick, discusses the common challenges with, and solutions for, eating nutritiously during Ramadan.
Whilst the health risks of obesity sound scary, losing weight by adapting a healthier diet and lifestyle can greatly reduce these risks. If your BMI or waist circumference is outside of the recommended ranges, here are 5 tips for you to consider to help you manage your weight.
We’ve all heard of lactose intolerance, but do you really know what it is? There’s a good chance that you think it is the medical term for a dairy allergy, but the two are in fact completely unrelated conditions. This blog will look at the definition and various forms of lactose intolerance, as well as its implications.
